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Mata Amritanandamayi, "the hugging saint," has grown in half a century from an Indian fisherman's daughter in the late 1970s to an international icon revered by millions worldwide. Having belonged to the inner circle of disciples in the early 1980s, Jacques Albohair (aka Sarvatma, aka Ganga) contributed to spreading her message as the first European representative and personal translator until his departure from the movement fourteen years later. He provides here a captivating testimony of his life as an early disciple and an exhaustive and documented investigative analysis of the evolution...

Belief and Cult argues that belief isn't uniquely Christian but was central to ancient Roman religion. Drawing on cognitive theory, Jacob Mackey shows that despite having nothing to do with salvation or faith, belief underlay every aspect of Roman religious practices—emotions, individual and collective cult action, ritual norms, social reality, and social power. In doing so, he also offers a thorough argument for the importance of belief to other non-Christian religions.

The Seven Names of Lamastu is an exploration of the religions and mysteries of the cradle of civilisation, Mesopotamia by Jan Fries, author of Kālī Kaula and Dragon Bones. The Sumerians developed the first functional script (3500-3200 BC), the priests wrote god lists, dictionaries, catalogues, recorded spells, myth and poetry – and committed the first known medical prescriptions and rituals into writing. In the centre of their faith lurks the lustful animal-headed goddess DIM.ME/Lamaštu , exiled from Heaven for her forbidden desires, and charged by the council of Gods with a fearsome ...

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE GRAND PRIX DU LIVRE DE MONTREAL* A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF 2023 “I spent eighteen years in a group that taught me to hate myself. You cannot be queer and a Jehovah’s Witness—it’s one or the other.” Daniel Allen Cox grew up with firm lines around what his...

Unlock the Secrets of Bune: Master the Ancient Art of Luck Magick Unleash the power of Bune, the enigmatic Demon of prosperity, with this comprehensive Enochian Grimoire on Luck Magick. This rare manuscript, the chants passed down through generations of practitioners, unveils the sacred rituals and techniques for summoning Bune and harnessing his immense power to attract wealth, fortune, and serendipity into your life. Within these pages, you will discover: Concise instructions on performing authentic Enochian rituals, complete with simple setup and incantations. Powerful techniques for ...

Each year, the Jehovah's Witnesses spend about 2 billion hours evangelizing their communities around the world in 357 languages. Many think that they know the Jehovah's Witnesses, but the sources are usually twofold: (1) They are misinformed Bible scholars who have read books and websites by disgruntled ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. (2) They have read books or comments by disgruntled ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. Herein you will learn a lot that you may have not known and learn some things about how to better evangelize them, or if you are even up to evangelize them. Moreover, we will use some ...

At the heart of being human is the desire to belong. It can make us unspeakably vulnerable to the manipulations of others. Cult leaders prey on this desire, but so do many unscrupulous operators hiding in plain sight. Sarah Steel, the creator of the popular 'Let's Talk About Sects' podcast, has...

In Hiding In Plain Sight Vol. II, I tackle Adventist doctrines and beliefs about jewellery, attire, cosmetics, and fashion; tithing; theology of the Law; theology of the Sabbath and the most popular proof-texts they use to mandate Sabbath-keeping for Christians today. I give special attention to all of the arguments they have invented in attempts to extricate the weekly Sabbath from Colossians 2:16-17 and refute them. I delve into their theology of the Sabbath being the seal of God and Sunday worship soon-to-be the dreaded Mark of the Beast, and their anticipation of the United States of ...

Randall Balmer's Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory is an insightful and engaging journey into the world of conservative Christians in America. Originally published 25 years ago and the basis for an award-winning PBS documentary, this timely new edition arrives just as recent elections have left an ever-growing number of secular Americans wondering exactly how the other half thinks.

Follow me in this guide to the Wiccan faith and ideals, where you'll find out that we believe in tolerance and acceptance above everything else. Let me shake off the mystery and the seriousness that plagues Wiccan people this day and age. I'm here to give you the straight answers you're looking for.

A lively memoir of growing up with blind African American parents in a segregated cult preaching the imminent end of the world—for fans of James McBride’s The Good Lord Bird. It’s 1970, and Jerry Walker is six years old. His consciousness revolves around being a member of a church whose...

Of all the present-day groups the SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST movement is the nearest to Biblical Christianity. It's differences are very subtle and not easily recognisable and we share many doctrines fundamental to the Faith. Who are they? And what do they believe? Seventh Day Adventists: What Do They Believe? compares the teaching of this group with basic fundamental Biblical doctrine. This eBook is not designed to ridicule or scorn the teaching of those who differ in faith and doctrine, but to examine teaching that claims to either hold to orthodox Biblical Christian doctrine or claim that ...

Peter Macdonald Blachly takes us on an amazing adventure, documenting the 17 years he spent in a spiritual cult, while providing candid insights into the circumstances and conditions that made him vulnerable to manipulation by a charismatic sociopath. His understanding of psychology and human weaknesses, and the lessons he draws from his own experiences are universal, making his memoir highly relevant today. The book provides a riveting account of Blachly’s introduction to yoga, his arranged marriage, and a thrilling and entertaining view of India during the 1970s and 1980s.

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION (T.M. to its devotees) claims more than 15,000 "converts" a month. Posters and pamphlets inviting one to free introductory lectures promise "True Peace of Mind without Pills" ... "Freedom from Depression" ... "Personality Fulfilment" .. "A fruitful thought life" ... "A new depth o.f physical relaxation and health" ... calmness, super-energy and co-ordination. Who are they? And what do they believe? Transcendental Meditation: What Do They Believe? compares the teaching of this group with basic fundamental Biblical doctrine. This eBook is not designed to ridicule or ...

Discover a story of healing and personal transformation. Marlena’s childhood was full of contradictions. Her father was both a heroic doctor for people with leprosy and an abusive parent. Her Mennonite missionary community was both a devoted tribe and a controlling society. And Marlena longed to both be accepted in Paraguay and escape to somewhere new. In Nothing Bad Between Us, follow Marlena’s journey as she takes control of her life and learns to be her authentic self, scars and imperfections included.

Lilith is one of the most powerful Goddesses of all, and she can solve any problem, or fulfill any desire, in the material world. This book shows you how to get in touch with this powerful Goddess the right way. There are several books out there that teach magical rituals using the energy of Goddess Lilith. Most of these books teach effective things, but the way they approach the Goddess can be dangerous. In this book I teach you how to contact Lilith safely and efficiently. For the first time I reveal the practices of the worship of Goddess Lilith in the way that I practice and the way ...

Radhia’s personal story and comprehensive knowledge along with her authentic, and unfiltered humorous style presents a compelling portrayal of both the political and cultural dynamics of group-think and mind control. After 25 years of her adult life in a cult under the influence of a narcissistic sociopath, she sought to understand why she made the choices she made in her life, so she could better understand why others make their choices.

En ¡Invasion! La nueva era satánica, Virginia Mancebo expone el satanismo que reina en el mundo y sus diferentes y modernos disfraces. En rebelión contra su Creador desde sus orígenes, la humanidad ha abierto puertas a los demonios permitiendo que el mundo se hunda en oscuridad, donde el satanismo, domina y controla millones de personas. En esta nueva y apasionante entrega, entenderás en que consiste el satanismo, que tipos de satanismo existen y sabrás identificar todas las tácticas y engaños que se disfrazan de luz, pero no son otra cosa que satanismo encubierto. Podrás ...

Cyrus Teed was a charismatic and controversial guru who at the age of thirty had been "illuminated" by an angel in his electro-alchemical laboratory. At the turn of the 20th century, surrounded by the marvels of the Second Industrial Revolution, he proclaimed himself a prophet and led 200 people out of Chicago and into a new age. Or so he promised.

How to Escape the Jehovah's Witness Web! In writing this booklet, it is my hope that you'll begin listening to your inner voice of discontent and to trust (which we were never taught to do, but just the opposite) that still small voice, take courage and continue the process of deprogramming with God's Help. In this book, we provide some great tools and recommended reading to help further the person trying to get free from the Web of Jehovah's Witness programming.